Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

Name: Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoons paprika; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 4-pound boneless pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed and cut into 3-inch chunks; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup chicken stock; 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, divided; 1 18-ounce bottle favorite bbq sauce (we love Stubb's)

6 steps

Prep:20minCook:50min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:37:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories583.3 kcal (29%)

Total Fat30.9 g (44%)

Carbs32.5 g (13%)

Sugars25.7 g (29%)

Protein41.2 g (82%)

Sodium1788.7 mg (89%)

Fiber1.3 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

3 tablespoonsbrown sugar

4 teaspoonskosher salt

1 tablespoonspaprika

2 teaspoonschili powder

1 teaspoondried oregano

1 teaspoongarlic powder

1 teaspoonground mustard

½ teaspooncayenne pepper

½ teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonblack pepper

4 poundboneless pork shoulder

excess fat trimmed and cut into 3-inch chunks

1 tablespooncanola oil

1 cupchicken stock

6 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar

divided

1 x 18 ouncebbq sauce

bottle, we love Stubb's

Instructions

Step 1

Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, mustard, cayenne pepper, cumin and pepper. Season pork with brown sugar mixture.

Step 3

Heat canola oil; working in two batches, add pork and cook until evenly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in chicken stock and 4 tablespoons vinegar, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 40 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.

Step 5

Remove pork shoulder from the Instant Pot® and shred the meat using two forks; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.

Step 6

Serve immediately with your favorite bbq sauce.